New Paintings Tom Climent, Aidan Crotty & Stephen Lawlor May 10th – 28th 2011 An exhibition of New Paintings by Tom Climent, Aidan Crotty and Stephen Lawlor will open at the Lavit Gallery on Tuesday May 10th. Tom Climent’s most recent works are more architectural than previous ones. A lighter use of paint and an interest in mood is evidentContinue reading “Tom Climent/Aidan Crotty/Stephen Lawlor”
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Dictionary of Living Irish Artists
200 Irish Artists are profiled in this volume. Written by leading arts commentator, Robert O’Byrne, the Dictionary of Living Irish Artists includes such pre-eminent names as Barrie Cooke, Sean Scully, James Coleman and Dorothy Cross as well as many younger practitioners based in Ireland and overseas. Extensively researched, with an incisive analysis of style, development,Continue reading “Dictionary of Living Irish Artists”
Representing Art in Ireland
Representing Art in Ireland The Fenton Gallery The diversity and dynamism of art in Ireland since the millennium is celebrated in this record of Fenton Gallery art and exhibitions. Beautifully illustrated, Representing Art in Ireland references over 130 contemporary artists and features newly commissioned texts by 34 Irish writers. Published 2008
Between Chance and Rhyme
Between Chance and Rhyme | A new collection of work | 2008 The practice of painting changes in response to contemporary trends, however there are painters who reflect contemporary moods while retaining the qualities of traditional painters. Tom Climent is a painter who is skilled with the use of both paint and brushes. Tom’s early workContinue reading “Between Chance and Rhyme”
Hansels House
Kevin Kavanagh Gallery 2007 Tom Climent Hansels House Kevin Kavanagh is pleased to present Hansels House an exhibition of four large paintings by Tom Climent Hansel’s House is a return to the subject matter of earlier works in which Climent explored interior space. Climent’s new paintings, influenced by the Dutch Painters particularly Vermeer, suggest a narrative by theContinue reading “Hansels House”
Tom Climent/Sarah Walker
Fenton Gallery 2004 Tom Climent/Sarah Walker Tom Climent who has previously drawn influences from Spanish art historical references, has spent several months living in Spain over the last few years. Usually known as a studio painter of large format works, last year saw Climent working outdoors, painting from the roof of his house in Spain whichContinue reading “Tom Climent/Sarah Walker”
New Paintings
Fenton Gallery 2003 Tom Climent New Paintings A solo exhibition of new paintings Tom Climent is known for the large scale of his paintings, his bold use of paint and brooding, dramatic colour. In 1995 his degree exhibition caused huge excitement at the Crawford College in Cork, with almost all of his paintings selling out toContinue reading “New Paintings”